1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Maserati 450

To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 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), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1250 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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