1977 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 7 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 271 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 520 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 130 L |