1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis 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 359 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 7 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1956 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Morris |
| Model | Hai 450 | Isis |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
