1968 Maserati Indy vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 44 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 419 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 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Indy. (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Maserati Indy | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Indy | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1919 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3200 mm |
