1956 BMW 502 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, both 1956 BMW 502 and 1956 Maserati 450 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1956 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 502 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1956 Maserati 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 502 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 502 | 450 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |