1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Indy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1990 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
