1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 25 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 280 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 390 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Maserati 450 1981 Toyota Soarer
Make Maserati Toyota
Model 450 Soarer
Year Released 1956 1981
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4478 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 395 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 487 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 1180 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2670 mm


 

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