1972 Maserati Indy vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 30 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Indy. (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 120 kg more than 1972 Maserati Indy. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Indy | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
| Model | Indy | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 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 | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
