1970 Maserati Mexico vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
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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1970 Maserati Mexico | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Mexico | 959 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2280 mm |