2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1968 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | GranSport | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
