1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 39 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 124 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1181 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Monteverdi | Chevrolet |
Model | Hai 450 | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 586 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 98 L |