1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 1958 Maserati 450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 650 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Flaminia | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Flaminia | 450 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1440 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
