1999 Acura NSX vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1999 Acura NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 36 kg more than 1999 Acura NSX.
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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Acura NSX | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Acura | Maserati |
Model | NSX | Indy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1464 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |