1966 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
