1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 6,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Monteverdi |
Model | DB5 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 125 L |