1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 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 (478 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Monaco | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 478 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
