1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1968 Vauxhall Viva 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 291 more horse power than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Vauxhall Viva weights approximately 135 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
| Model | 450 | Viva |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
