1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1956 Maserati 450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. 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 360 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 220 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Maserati | Skoda |
Model | 450 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1010 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |