1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1973 Maserati Indy and 1973 Triumph Spitfire 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 232 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 740 kg more than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Maserati | Triumph |
| Model | Indy | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
