1972 Maserati Indy vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 39 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Indy. (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Indy weights approximately 43 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan 370Z. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Indy | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Indy | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1323 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
