2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 39 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 154 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 194 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda S2000 | 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 | |
| Make | Honda | Monteverdi |
| Model | S2000 | Hai 450 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 586 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 130 L |
