2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (390 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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 High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 2003 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2003 Caterham 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Caterham | Monteverdi |
| Model | 7 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
