1960 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 235 kg more than 1960 Maserati 5000 GT.
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:
| 1960 Maserati 5000 GT | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 5000 GT | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
