1967 Monteverdi 375 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 421 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924. 1967 Monteverdi 375 has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Monteverdi 375 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
Model | 375 | 924 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 84 L |