1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 119 more horse power than 2002 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 640 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) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 370 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 | 1430 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
