1980 Lancia Beta vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 10 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 192 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lancia Beta | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Lancia | Monteverdi |
| Model | Beta | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 125 L |
