1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 56 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 178 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 930 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525. 2012 BMW 525 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. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | 450 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
