1954 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1969 Maserati Mistral is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1969 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1265 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
