1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 565 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | GP 158 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1265 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |