1962 Maserati 151 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 151 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1962 Maserati 151 has manual transmission. 1962 Maserati 151 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Maserati 151 1979 Toyota Corolla
Make Maserati Toyota
Model 151 Corolla
Year Released 1962 1979
Engine Size 3942 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 355 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 487 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2410 mm