1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 16 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 211 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Excel | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
Model | Excel | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 130 L |