1978 Lada 1200 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Indy weights approximately 555 kg more than 1978 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, 1970 Maserati Indy (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1200 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Lada | Maserati |
| Model | 1200 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |
