1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 90 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Maserati 420 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 420 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |