1946 Buick 40 vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1946 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1946 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Buick 40 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Buick 40 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Buick | Monteverdi |
Model | 40 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1290 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |