1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 43 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 189 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 757 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Dodge Monaco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Dodge Monaco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Monaco | 500 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
