1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Honda Legend is newer by 28 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, 2000 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Honda Legend.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2000 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Monaco | Legend |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
