1973 Maserati Indy vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 38 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 84 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 202 kg more than 1973 Maserati Indy.
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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Indy | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Maserati | Lexus |
Model | Indy | IS |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4633 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2731 mm |