1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 39 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 33 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 641 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Monaco | Soul |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
