1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 1957 Steyr 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 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 379 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Maserati 450 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1957 Steyr 500. 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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Steyr |
| Model | 450 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 445 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |
