1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1958 Maserati 450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 605 kg more than 1958 Maserati 450.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge.
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1958 Maserati 450 | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
Model | 450 | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1395 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |