1986 Maserati 228 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1986 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 228 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 228 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
