2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Rover |
| Model | GranSport | P4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
