1946 Bristol 450 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1946 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1946 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1946 Bristol 450. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bristol 450 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | Bristol | Monteverdi |
Model | 450 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 125 L |