1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 is newer by 6 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 249 more horse power than 1976 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1976 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rover 2000 weights approximately 42 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Rover 2000. (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Rover |
| Model | Hai 450 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
