1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2007 Smart Brabus

To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus 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, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.

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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus. 2007 Smart Brabus 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. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Maserati 450 2007 Smart Brabus
Make Maserati Smart
Model 450 Brabus
Year Released 1956 2007
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4478 cc 999 cc
Horse Power 395 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 487 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2510 mm