1958 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (391 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Seville. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 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. 1958 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac Seville | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Monteverdi |
| Model | Seville | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
