1972 Maserati Indy vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 40 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Maserati Indy.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Maserati Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Indy | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Maserati | Audi |
| Model | Indy | A5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2751 mm |
