2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (302 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 380 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | GranSport | 968 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 92 L |
