1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, both 1970 Abarth 1300 and 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (391 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Abarth | Monteverdi |
| Model | 1300 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2520 mm |
