1969 Maserati Indy vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 37 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Indy | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Indy | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
