1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1981 Buick Century is newer by 14 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 286 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. 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 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Buick |
| Model | High Speed 375 | Century |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
