1982 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (202 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (258 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Bi Turbo | 911 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |