1967 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1968 Maserati Indy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. Both 1967 Maserati Quattroporte and 1968 Maserati Indy are equipped with a 4,136 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 256 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 204 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Maserati Quattroporte | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | Quattroporte | Indy |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |