1968 Maserati Indy vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 395 kg more than 1985 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Maserati Indy | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Indy | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
