1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 99 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Monteverdi | Porsche |
Model | Hai 450 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 6974 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 586 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 67 L |