1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 45 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 84 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375.
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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Lexus |
| Model | High Speed 375 | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 65 L |
