1953 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mistral is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mistral.
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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | 40 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |