1972 Maserati Indy vs. 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1972 Maserati Indy and 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 246 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Indy weights approximately 700 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Indy | 1972 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
Model | Indy | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 289 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |