1997 BMW 850 vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 24 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 115 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 655 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) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
| Model | 850 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
