1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 26 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 66 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 206 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi 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, 1967 Monteverdi 375 (652 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Monteverdi |
| Model | XJS | 375 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
