1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Indy would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 Maserati Indy.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Maserati Indy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Maserati Indy (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1973 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Maserati | SsangYong |
| Model | Indy | Musso |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
