1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 714 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
Model | 124 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 125 L |