1957 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1957 Buick 40 and 1957 Maserati 250 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1957 Maserati 250.
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 Buick 40 | 1957 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 670 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2290 mm |
