1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 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 272 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. 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 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Pontiac |
| Model | Hai 375 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
