2007 Cadillac STS vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 37 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, 2007 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (310 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Monteverdi |
| Model | STS | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 125 L |
