1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 33 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 144 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 407 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Dodge Monaco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Monaco | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6292 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
