1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley Pathfinder 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 336 more horse power than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 245 kg more than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450.
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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Riley |
| Model | Hai 450 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 59 L |
