1983 Maserati Merak vs. 1981 Toyota Celica

To start off, 1983 Maserati Merak is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Merak weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1983 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1983 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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