1967 Monteverdi 375 vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric is newer by 19 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 273 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1986 Nissan Cedric. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric. 1967 Monteverdi 375 has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Cedric 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 | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Nissan |
| Model | 375 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
