1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 56 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 75 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 485 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2416 mm |
