1973 Maserati Indy vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is newer by 32 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 101 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Plus 8. (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Plus 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 2005 Morgan Plus 8 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Indy | Plus 8 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
