1957 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375

To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 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 62 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.

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