1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite and 1964 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 526 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Maserati |
Model | Sprite | Mistral |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 315 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |