1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco

To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 206 kg more than 1967 Dodge Monaco.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Dodge Monaco (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Centurion. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1967 Dodge Monaco has manual transmission. 1967 Dodge Monaco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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