1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Porsche 356 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 265 more horse power than 1960 Porsche 356. (115 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1960 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
| Model | Hai 375 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 272 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 52 L |
