2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 490 kg more than 1978 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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Coupe | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Coupe | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
