1974 Maserati Indy vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Indy (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 156 kg more than 1974 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.
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1974 Maserati Indy | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Indy | 350Z |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |