1973 BMW 1502 vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, both 1973 BMW 1502 and 1973 Maserati Indy were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 620 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1973 BMW 1502 | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 1502 | Indy |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |