1989 Maserati 430 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 147 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 430 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati 430 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 430 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2789 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |