1950 Austin A135 vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi 375.
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 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
Make | Austin | Monteverdi |
Model | A135 | 375 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 130 L |