2003 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 33 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 164 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 290 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 has manual transmission. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
Model | 530 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 130 L |