1978 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Indy (289 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Indy weights approximately 610 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Maserati Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Maserati Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1972 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Accord | Indy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
