1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (150 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 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, 1970 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Maserati Indy | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Indy | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |