1957 Maserati 450 vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 45 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1957 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | 450 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1002 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
