1957 Maserati 450 vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 56 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, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 1030 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Maserati 450 | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | 450 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4476 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1820 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2889 mm |
