1945 Maserati 4 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1945 Maserati 4. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1945 Maserati 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 610 kg more than 1945 Maserati 4. 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.
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1945 Maserati 4 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | 4 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1945 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1240 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |