1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 1 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Indy. (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Indy |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |