1971 Maserati Indy vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 27 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) has 221 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 104 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Indy | 1998 Tata Estate | |
| Make | Maserati | Tata |
| Model | Indy | Estate |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
