1988 BMW 316 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 18 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 316 | Indy |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |