2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 33 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 189 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (186 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi 375 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 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) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (271 Nm). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Monteverdi |
| Model | C | 375 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 130 L |
