1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2003 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2003 Nissan Murano is newer by 33 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Murano weights approximately 258 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Because 2003 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Maserati Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Murano. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2003 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Indy | Murano |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
