1955 Maserati 150S vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Maserati 150S. (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1955 Maserati 150S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S. 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. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1955 Maserati 150S has manual transmission. 1955 Maserati 150S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Maserati 150S | 1982 Toyota Century | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 150S | Century |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1484 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2870 mm |