1990 Citroen BX vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 18 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 101 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | BX | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3110 mm |
