1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1987 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Maserati 228 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 228 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
