1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 70 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 180 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
| Model | Hai 450 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 64 L |
