2001 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 (380 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375.
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 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
| Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
| Model | 320 | Hai 375 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 130 L |
