1971 Maserati Indy vs. 1971 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1971 Maserati Indy and 1971 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Indy | 1971 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Indy | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
