1969 Monteverdi 400 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. Both 1969 Monteverdi 400 and 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 are equipped with a 7,206 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1969 Monteverdi 400.
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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1969 Monteverdi 400 has manual transmission. 1969 Monteverdi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Monteverdi 400 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Monteverdi |
| Model | 400 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 125 L |
