1994 Honda NSX vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 21 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 164 more horse power than 1994 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 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 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda NSX | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Honda | Monteverdi |
| Model | NSX | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 130 L |
