2008 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 41 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, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (390 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
| Model | 325 | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |
