1971 Maserati Indy vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 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 64 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 29 kg more than 1971 Maserati Indy.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Maserati Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Indy | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | Indy | Forester |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2616 mm |
