1970 Maserati Indy vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 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 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1270 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Maserati Indy | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Indy | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 6329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3910 mm |