2007 BMW 118 vs. 1968 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Monteverdi 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Monteverdi 2000 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Monteverdi 2000. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Monteverdi 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1968 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
| Model | 118 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
