1981 Maserati Merak vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Maserati Merak is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Maserati Merak is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Maserati Merak weights approximately 480 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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.
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1981 Maserati Merak | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Merak | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |