1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 545 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 487 Nm | 763 Nm |
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 | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |