1994 BMW 518 vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 27 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 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 602 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 518 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
