1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 31 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Indy | 996 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
