1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 912 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 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:
| 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
| Model | High Speed 375 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 52 L |
