2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 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 (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 830 kg more than 1979 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 (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
