1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1200 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 400 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1200. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Skoda |
| Model | Hai 450 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 30 L |
