1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life 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 121 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1971 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Monaco | Life |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2090 mm |
