1992 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 22 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 147 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 18 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | Indy |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |