1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1952 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1952 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Bristol 401 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Bristol | Monteverdi |
| Model | 401 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3190 mm |
