1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 34 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 139 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 245 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Monteverdi | Panoz |
Model | Hai 450 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 586 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 59 L |