1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 21 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 29 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 590 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Monaco | 405 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
