1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Monaco and 1972 Mitsubishi Colt 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 78 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 980 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1972 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Monaco | Colt |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
