1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet

To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 25 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 338 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Maserati 450 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.

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