2008 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1964 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 Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Quattroporte | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Quattroporte | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |