2000 BMW 318 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 30 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 194 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 BMW 318. 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 318 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:
2000 BMW 318 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 318 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |