1962 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Maserati 5000 GT. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Maserati 5000 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
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:
| 1962 Maserati 5000 GT | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 5000 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
