1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 42 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 14 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 477 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego. 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 (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Monaco | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |
