1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 40 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 5 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (439 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 862 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Monteverdi | BMW |
| Model | Hai 450 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6974 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 130 L | 80 L |
