1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 1 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 253 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 235 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
| Model | 130 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
