1989 Maserati 430 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 430 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 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, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati 430 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 430 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 2789 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |