1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1998 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Korando 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, 1998 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1998 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Monaco | Korando |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
