1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1973 Triumph GT6 is newer by 17 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 291 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 130 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Maserati | Triumph |
| Model | 450 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 920 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2120 mm |
