1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1983 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 13 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 327 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 1000. 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 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1983 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Pontiac |
| Model | Hai 450 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
