2008 Maserati V8 GranSport vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport weights approximately 270 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown.
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.
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2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | V8 GranSport | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |