1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1968 Opel Rekord 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 336 more horse power than 1968 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Rekord weights approximately 302 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | 450 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1092 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
