1969 Buick GS vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 13 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 1010 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | GS | 450 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
