1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 37 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. (444 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Ferrari |
| Model | Hai 450 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 86 L |
