1971 Maserati Mexico vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 595 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Mexico | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Mexico | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
