1957 Maserati 350S vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Maserati 350S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Porsche 356 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.
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.
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1957 Maserati 350S | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 350S | 356 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2110 mm |