1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 595 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Indy | Corona |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
