2005 Maserati MC12 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati MC12 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | MC12 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
