1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 582 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1970 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 1600 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 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 | 960 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
