1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 37 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 245 more horse power than 1995 Renault Spider. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 215 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) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1995 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | 450 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1005 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
