1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. 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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1600 | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Lada | Maserati |
Model | 1600 | Indy |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 367 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 | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2610 mm |