1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. 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, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
Model | Seven | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 586 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 130 L |