1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1972 Fiat 128
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Monaco and 1972 Fiat 128 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 87 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Monaco | 1972 Fiat 128 | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Monaco | 128 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1115 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 55.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2240 mm |