1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 38 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 36 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 145 kg more than 1972 Dodge Monaco.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Monaco | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
