1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 17 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 800 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Monaco | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
