1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 610 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Buick | Monteverdi |
Model | Riviera | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 95.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 130 L |