2001 Honda City vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2001 Honda City 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 162 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 560 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Maserati Indy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Maserati Indy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | City | Indy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
