1957 Maserati 450 vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 53 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 1022 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS. 2010 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 1957 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
| Model | 450 | STS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1812 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2957 mm |
