2008 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 330 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7206 cc |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 1505 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 125 L |