1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 450 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
