1968 Holden Monaro 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 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro 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 165 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
| Make | Holden | Monteverdi |
| Model | Monaro | Hai 375 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
