1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1945 Maserati 8
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1945 Maserati 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Maserati 8 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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.
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1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1945 Maserati 8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 8 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1945 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |