1978 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 185 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi 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 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Buick | Monteverdi |
| Model | Electra | 375 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
