1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 28 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 182 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (213 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 580 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard. 1984 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 450 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |