1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 37 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 19 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 663 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, 1970 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Indy | SLK |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
