1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1969 Maserati Mistral is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 14 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB4 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
