2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 35 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Lucerne (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (478 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Lucerne | Monaco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 478 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3110 mm |
