1972 Maserati Indy vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 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 99 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 40 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Indy | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Indy | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 289 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |