1983 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 1985 Toyota Century
To start off, 1985 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Century weights approximately 705 kg more than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Century. (290 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo | 1985 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Bi Turbo | Century |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
