1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Opel Commodore is newer by 13 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 281 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Commodore weights approximately 380 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | 450 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
