1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 would be higher. At 6,974 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (391 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310. 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, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Alpine | Monteverdi |
| Model | A 310 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 130 L |
