1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1969 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 570 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Indy. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1969 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Centurion | Indy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
