1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2007 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 35 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 41 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 109 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2007 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Monaco | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2640 mm |
