1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 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 66 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 928 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62. 1959 Cadillac 62 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. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Cadillac | Monteverdi |
Model | 62 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 130 L |