1958 Cadillac 62 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac 62. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1964 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.
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1958 Cadillac 62 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | 62 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |