2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 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 260 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 weights approximately 719 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 375 | |
Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
Model | Elise | Hai 375 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 272 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 | 881 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 130 L |