1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 37 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 9 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 549 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Monaco | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
