1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 500 and 1958 Maserati 450 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP) has 375 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati 450 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Abarth | Maserati |
Model | 500 | 450 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 395 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 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 | 445 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |