1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy 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 5 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Indy | 993 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
