1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Monteverdi |
| Model | GT | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 130 L |
