1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 725 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Monaco | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
