1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 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 305 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S. 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1969 Simca 1200S has manual transmission. 1969 Simca 1200S 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 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Simca |
| Model | High Speed 375 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 53 L |
