1975 Maserati Kyalami vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Kyalami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Kyalami would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Kyalami is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Kyalami weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown.
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 Crown has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Kyalami has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Kyalami will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Kyalami | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Kyalami | Crown |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
