2008 BMW 335 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 38 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 108 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, 2008 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy. 2008 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 335 | Indy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1650 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
