1990 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Applause 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Applause. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 960 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Applause. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Applause. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Applause | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Applause | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3110 mm |
