1955 Maserati 150S vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 150S (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 150S should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 911 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S.
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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1955 Maserati 150S | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 150S | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1484 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2270 mm |