2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 213 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | GranSport | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
