1949 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1974 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1974 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:
1949 Buick 40 | 1974 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Buick | Monteverdi |
Model | 40 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 6972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1290 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |