1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1958 Moretti 1200
To start off, both 1958 Maserati 450 and 1958 Moretti 1200 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 @ 7200 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1958 Moretti 1200. (52 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1958 Moretti 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Moretti 1200 weights approximately 190 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1958 Moretti 1200 | |
| Make | Maserati | Moretti |
| Model | 450 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
