1972 Maserati Indy vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1972 Maserati Indy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 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 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Indy | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | Indy | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 289 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |