1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 5 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 376 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Toyota |
| Model | Hai 450 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
