1980 BMW M1 vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 124 kg more than 1980 BMW M1. 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M1 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
