1958 Maserati 450 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 55 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 68 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 703 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 450 | Z |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1493 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
