1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 41 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 123 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | High Speed 375 | R |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
