1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Maserati 450 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 450 | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4476 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |