1964 Honda S500 vs. 1976 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1976 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1964 Honda S500. (38 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1964 Honda S500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S500 | 1976 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Honda | Monteverdi |
| Model | S500 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 130 L |
