1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 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 279 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
Model | Hai 450 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 586 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 80 L |