1969 Maserati Indy vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 42 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 135 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Indy weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Indy | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Indy | 116 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
