1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 34 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 250 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Toyota MR2. 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) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota MR2 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 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Toyota |
| Model | High Speed 375 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 170 Nm |
| 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
