1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1969 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1969 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Monteverdi |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 375 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 130 L |
