1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1973 Morris Traveller
To start off, both 1973 Maserati Indy and 1973 Morris Traveller were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 231 more horse power than 1973 Morris Traveller. (57 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1973 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 685 kg more than 1973 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Maserati Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Maserati Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Morris Traveller, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Morris Traveller. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1973 Morris Traveller | |
| Make | Maserati | Morris |
| Model | Indy | Traveller |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
