1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 388 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Volvo |
| Model | Hai 450 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
