2004 Lexus SC vs. 1967 Monteverdi 375
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 37 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 85 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi 375 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 140 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 1967 Monteverdi 375 | |
| Make | Lexus | Monteverdi |
| Model | SC | 375 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1740 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 130 L |
