1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 55 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 10 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Maserati 450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1540 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
