1970 Maserati Indy vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 43 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, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 278 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Indy | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Indy | M5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2889 mm |
