1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 30 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | High Speed 375 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 100 L |
