1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 28 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 16 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 400 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) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Monteverdi |
| Model | 355 Spider | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 130 L |
