1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1969 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1969 Maserati Indy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 912 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1969 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1969 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
