1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 850 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 393 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Fiat | Monteverdi |
Model | 850 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2520 mm |