1973 Maserati Indy vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 355 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Maserati Indy | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Maserati | Mini |
Model | Indy | Cooper |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2467 mm |