1956 Buick 40 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
