1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 440 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 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. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Hai 450 | 442 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
