1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 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 238 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
| Make | Abarth | Monteverdi |
| Model | 2400 | Hai 375 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 130 L |
