1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 33 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 166 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Monaco | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2710 mm |
