1968 Maserati Indy vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 22 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Maserati Indy. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Indy. (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Indy. 1990 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1968 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1968 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Maserati Indy | 1990 BMW 850 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Indy | 850 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |