1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1520 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.
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1964 Maserati Mistral | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mistral | 600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3694 cc | 6331 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3910 mm |