1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1956 Maserati 450 and 1956 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP) has 336 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 356 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 852 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
