1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 11 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 6,292 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 674 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Monaco | 131 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |
