1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 6,292 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 874 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Monaco | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 37 L |
