1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, both 1970 Maserati Mistral 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 139 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mistral. 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 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Maserati Mistral | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Maserati | Monteverdi |
Model | Mistral | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |