1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Monteverdi |
| Model | 62 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 130 L |
