1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 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 356 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 931 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 35 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 35 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Austin | Monteverdi |
| Model | A 35 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 125 L |
