1983 Maserati Merak vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Maserati Merak is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Merak weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
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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1983 Maserati Merak | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Merak | 930 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |