1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport

To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 51 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1956 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 940 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport.

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