1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 1963 Buick Riviera is newer by 6 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1957 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati 450. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1957 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Riviera | 450 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |