1973 GMC Suburban vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, both 1973 GMC Suburban 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 291 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450.
Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 GMC Suburban. (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 GMC Suburban. 1973 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 GMC Suburban | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | GMC | Monteverdi |
Model | Suburban | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |