1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Caprice | Indy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
