1957 BMW 502 vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, both 1957 BMW 502 and 1957 Maserati 450 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 502 | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 502 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
