1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1999 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 41 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 313 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 655 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1999 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 450 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1445 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
