1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Maserati 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450.

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