1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1969 Morris Minor
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morris Minor 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 241 more horse power than 1969 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1969 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 740 kg more than 1969 Morris Minor. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Indy | 1969 Morris Minor | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | Indy | Minor |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 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 | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |