1958 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, both 1958 Cadillac DeVille and 1958 Maserati 350S were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac DeVille | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | DeVille | 350S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2330 mm |
