2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 39 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 137 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 102 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 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 High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Monteverdi |
| Model | STS | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 125 L |
