2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 301 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 585 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maserati Coupe | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Coupe | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |