2009 BMW 635 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 is newer by 39 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, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 635 weights approximately 225 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, 2009 BMW 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy. 2009 BMW 635 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. 2009 BMW 635 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 635 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 635 | Indy |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 366 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 | 1725 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |