1973 DAF 66 vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, both 1973 DAF 66 and 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 388 more horse power than 1973 DAF 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 DAF 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 DAF 66. (99 Nm). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 DAF 66 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | DAF | Monteverdi |
| Model | 66 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 130 L |
