1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (210 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 394 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mexico | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Mexico | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |
