1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. 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 306 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 506 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 450 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1296 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
