2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (385 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car. (365 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car.
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 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Coupe | 442 Indy Pace Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
