1969 Monteverdi 400 vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 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. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Monteverdi 400 | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 70 L |
