1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3481 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |