2005 BMW 730 vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 38 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 62 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 62 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 (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 730 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
