1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mistral is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 110 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Mistral |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |