1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 34 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 213 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 420 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | V6 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
