2001 BMW 730 vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 730 | Indy |
Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |