1969 Maserati Indy vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 414 kg more than 1975 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, 1969 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Indy | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Indy | 924 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
