1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1975 Maserati Quattroporte | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 356 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 287 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2110 mm |