1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 26 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, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 500 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Monaco | NSX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2540 mm |
