1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R 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 254 more horse power than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus 340 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus 340 R | 1973 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
| Model | 340 R | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 130 L |
