2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 148 more horse power than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 194 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Coupe | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Coupe | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
