1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 205 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Maserati 450 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 450 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 995 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
