2009 Maybach 57 vs. 1959 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1775 kg more than 1959 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 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 836 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona. 2009 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Maybach 57 1959 Toyota Corona
Make Maybach Toyota
Model 57 Corona
Year Released 2009 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5513 cc 994 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 544 HP 29 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 900 Nm 64 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 65 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2735 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3400 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 75 L


 

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