2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Publica 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 358 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1971 Toyota Publica. 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | GranSport | Publica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |
