1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1981 Nissan Leopard is newer by 23 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 280 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 404 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Maserati 450 | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 450 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1194 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |