2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 910 kg more than 1973 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Indy. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1973 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Continental | Indy |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4719 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |