2009 BMW 650 vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Indy. (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 650 | Indy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
