1965 Lotus Elan vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus Elan 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 206 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Elan.
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. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1965 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1965 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lotus Elan | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
| Model | Elan | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
