1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 505 is newer by 12 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 338 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 10 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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Monteverdi | Peugeot |
Model | Hai 450 | 505 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 586 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |