1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Monteverdi |
Model | 75 | 400 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 657 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 130 L |