1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1973 Maserati Indy and 1973 Toyota Publica 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 225 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 785 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Indy | Publica |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
