1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 52 kg more than 1951 Maserati A6G.
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. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1951 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1951 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Maserati A6G | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | A6G | Corona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1953 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1152 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
