1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro and 1970 Maserati Indy were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 422 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Comodoro | Indy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
