1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1999 Fiat Punto
To start off, 1999 Fiat Punto is newer by 27 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 95 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Punto. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 985 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1999 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Monaco | Punto |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2470 mm |
