1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 40 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, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 248 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.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Indy | 335 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2761 mm |
