1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 914 weights approximately 135 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
