1957 BMW 600 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 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 360 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 600 | Hai 375 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2520 mm |