1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 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 385 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. 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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina. 1974 Austin Marina 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. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | Monteverdi | Austin |
Model | Hai 450 | Marina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 586 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |