2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 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 275 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1327 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Maserati 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Defender | 450 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
