2008 Maserati Spyder vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 835 kg more than 1981 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 Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Spyder | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Spyder | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |