1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 32 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 128 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Monaco | Life |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
