1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Maserati 350S. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati 350S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1958 Maserati 350S | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 350S | 928 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |