2007 BMW 530 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 37 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, 1970 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 530 | Indy |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |