1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 6 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 256 more horse power than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. 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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Nissan |
| Model | Hai 375 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
