2007 BMW 550 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 51 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 870 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450. 2007 BMW 550 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. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 550 | 450 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |