1958 Maserati 450 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 53 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 134 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1958 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Maserati 450 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 450 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3200 mm |