1957 Maserati 450 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 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 275 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1918 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Maserati 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Maserati 450 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
Model | 450 | Defender |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4476 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2708 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |