1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 740 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
