1957 Maserati 450 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1515 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1957 Maserati 450 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Make Maserati Mercedes-Benz
Model 450 Sprinter
Year Released 1957 2010
Body Type Convertible Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4476 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 487 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 2305 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 3665 mm