2007 Maserati GT vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GT. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GT. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GT | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | GT | 993 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
