1955 Austin A 30 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 (380 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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 Hai 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 30 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
| Make | Austin | Monteverdi |
| Model | A 30 | Hai 375 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 130 L |
