1972 Maserati Indy vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Indy 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 134 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Maserati Indy.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Indy | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Indy | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
