1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph TR4 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 290 more horse power than 1964 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4. 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph TR4. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1964 Triumph TR4 has manual transmission. 1964 Triumph TR4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Triumph |
| Model | High Speed 375 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 53 L |
