1965 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra 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 169 more horse power than 1965 Buick Electra. (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 740 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:
| 1965 Buick Electra | 1978 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Buick | Monteverdi |
| Model | Electra | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 6973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 125 L |
