1988 Maserati 420 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Porsche 356. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Maserati 420 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 420 | 356 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |