1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 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 332 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Simca |
| Model | Hai 450 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
