1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 245 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
