1988 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 18 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 9 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 476 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Monteverdi |
| Model | Lagonda | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3190 mm |
