1972 Maserati Merak vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Merak is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Merak (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Merak weights approximately 140 kg more than 1982 Toyota Soarer. 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. 1982 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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