2006 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Indy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
