2009 BMW 120 vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 39 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 155 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 120 | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 125 L |