1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 36 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 66 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2008 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Monaco | Fit |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
