1985 Maserati 228 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228. 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 228 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 228 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
