2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 45 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 1030 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, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo 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. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | GranTurismo | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |