1957 Maserati 350S vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1964 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S 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 192 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 270 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Maserati 350S | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 350S | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2190 mm |