1956 Maserati 350S vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR-S weights approximately 200 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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.
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1956 Maserati 350S | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 350S | MR-S |
Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |