1980 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1579 kg more than 1980 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 824 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 2011 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Corona | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Toyota | Maybach |
| Model | Corona | 57 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1557 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3391 mm |
