1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 (380 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (109 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Monteverdi |
| Model | Nova | Hai 375 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
