1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1962 BMW 1800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 1800 | 450 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |