1963 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 950 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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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1963 Maserati Quattroporte | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 356 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |