1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 107 kg more than 1973 Maserati Indy.
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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Indy. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
| Model | Indy | VIP |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
