1973 Maserati Indy vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 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 100 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1108 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Indy. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Indy | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 4326 mm |
