1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 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 134 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Monteverdi |
| Model | DB4 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 125 L |
