1957 Maserati 450 vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 48 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Panoz AIV weights approximately 390 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Maserati | Panoz |
| Model | 450 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 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 | 1180 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
