1968 Maserati Indy vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 19 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 95 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 305 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Maserati Indy | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Indy | 924 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |