2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 51 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 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Maserati 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | 450 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4476 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |