1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 615 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Maserati Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Maserati Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Indy | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3110 mm |
