2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 42 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (390 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375. 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, 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1967 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
| Make | Maserati | Monteverdi |
| Model | Quattroporte | High Speed 375 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 125 L |
