1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 26 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 1984 Volvo 740. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 525 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | 450 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1315 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
