1959 Maserati 420 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 420 (405 HP) has 346 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 420 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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.
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1959 Maserati 420 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 420 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4190 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |