1969 Maserati Indy vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Indy | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Indy | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
