1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1956 Maserati 450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 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 359 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Maserati | Wartburg |
| Model | 450 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
