2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 52 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 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450. 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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 450 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
