1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 400 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Ghibli | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Ghibli | Corona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
