1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 40 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 130 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1026 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Nissan |
| Model | Hai 450 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 80 L |
