1990 Maserati 420 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 Maserati 420.
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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati 420 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 420 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
