1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 864 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Maserati Indy | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Indy | 500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2406 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3300 mm |