1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 382 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1967 Dodge Monaco has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Dodge Monaco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | RZ | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3110 mm |
