2000 Audi A6 vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 2000 Audi A6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Audi A6.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A6 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
