1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 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 19 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
| Model | High Speed 375 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3385 cc |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 64 L |
