1990 Maserati 420 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Maserati 420 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 420 | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |