1950 Maserati 4CLT vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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.
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1950 Maserati 4CLT | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 4CLT | 356 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 795 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |