1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 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 269 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Renault |
| Model | High Speed 375 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2410 mm |
