1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1971 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Indy weights approximately 544 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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, 1971 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1971 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Lada | Maserati |
| Model | 1200 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
