1998 Acura NSX vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 25 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 168 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 170 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Acura | Monteverdi |
| Model | NSX | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 130 L |
