1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1972 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 20 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 87 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1972 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Opti | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |
