1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 370 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Indy | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Indy | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |