1985 Maserati 228 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228. 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 High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1985 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1985 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 228 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Maserati | Monteverdi |
| Model | 228 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
