1963 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Maserati 5000 GT. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Maserati 5000 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 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:
| 1963 Maserati 5000 GT | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 5000 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2355 mm |
