1981 BMW 725 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 11 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 162 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 725 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3190 mm |