1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX 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 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 588 kg more than 1998 Honda S-MX. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Monaco | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
