2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1664 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati 450. 2001 Bentley Continental 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. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | 450 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
