1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1969 Toyota Publica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 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 357 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati 450 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 450 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 678 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
