1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1974 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1974 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1974 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1974 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Monteverdi |
| Model | DB4 | 375 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
