1968 Maserati Indy vs. 1999 Volvo V70
To start off, 1999 Volvo V70 is newer by 31 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, 1999 Volvo V70 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo V70 weights approximately 250 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.
Because 1999 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Maserati Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 will offer significantly more control. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo V70. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Maserati Indy | 1999 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Indy | V70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
