2000 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 302 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Honda | Monteverdi |
| Model | Civic | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
