1971 Maserati Indy vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Indy would be higher. 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 202 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 106 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Maserati Indy | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Indy | Vanette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2080 mm |