2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 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 231 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 (586 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
Make | Caterham | Monteverdi |
Model | 7 | Hai 450 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 391 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95.2 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |