1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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 145 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Monteverdi |
Model | Corvette | 375 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 652 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |