1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 44 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 130 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 648 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1967 Dodge Monaco has manual transmission. 1967 Dodge Monaco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Dodge Monaco 2011 Honda Civic
Make Dodge Honda
Model Monaco Civic
Year Released 1967 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6292 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 270 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1864 kg 1216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 50 L