1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 142 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Monteverdi |
Model | 300 | Hai 375 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 130 L |