1989 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 19 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 95 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 502 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
| Model | 850 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 130 L |
