1972 Mazda 1000 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1972 Mazda 1000 is newer by 2 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 342 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1972 Mazda 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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 1000 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Mazda | Monteverdi |
| Model | 1000 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
