1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420.
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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 420 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
