2006 GMC Savana vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1747 kg more than 1958 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, 2006 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | GMC | Maserati |
| Model | Savana | 450 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2410 mm |
