2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 540 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
