1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 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 344 more horse power than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan Plus 4. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Morgan |
| Model | Hai 450 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
