1969 Monteverdi 375 vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 375 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 375 (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Monteverdi 375 (584 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Monteverdi 375 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Rover |
| Model | 375 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 584 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 63 L |
