1973 Maserati Indy vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 40 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 4 more horse power than 2013 GMC Acadia. (284 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 663 kg more than 1973 Maserati Indy.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Maserati Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia. 2013 GMC Acadia 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. 2013 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Maserati | GMC |
| Model | Indy | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3020 mm |
