1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 12 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 256 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 50 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Monteverdi |
| Model | 300 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
