2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | 3200 GT | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
