1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 40 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 80 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | High Speed 375 | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
