1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 22 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 190 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405. 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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Peugeot |
| Model | High Speed 375 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2710 mm |
