1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1953 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Talbot Baby would be higher. 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 283 more horse power than 1953 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1953 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Talbot Baby weights approximately 366 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450.
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 450 | 1953 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Monteverdi | Talbot |
Model | Hai 450 | Baby |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |