1950 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1971 Maserati Indy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Maserati Indy.
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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | 40 | Indy |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |