1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1957 Maserati 450

To start off, 1959 Abarth 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP) has 375 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 450 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.

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