2001 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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 192 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic 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:
2001 Honda Civic | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | Honda | Monteverdi |
Model | Civic | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 125 L |