1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 567 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. 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 (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indy | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 110 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 | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
