1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 9 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 182 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Bristol | Monteverdi |
| Model | 412 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
