1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 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 176 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 295 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408. 1963 Bristol 408 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. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Bristol | Monteverdi |
| Model | 408 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 130 L |
