1972 Honda Civic vs. 1972 Maserati Indy
To start off, both 1972 Honda Civic and 1972 Maserati Indy were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Indy (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Indy weights approximately 862 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Maserati Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Maserati Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 1972 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Civic | Indy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
