2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1969 Maserati Indy
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Indy. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (519 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Indy. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1969 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Suburban | Indy |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |