2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 234 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 990 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina 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 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | GranTurismo | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |