1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 850 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 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 (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Monaco | Mirafiori |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
