2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 302 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 645 kg more than 1983 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 3200 GT | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
