2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (103 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 364 kg more than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 3200 GT | Celica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
