1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 13 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 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 840 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | 450 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
