1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1976 Fiat 130
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 12 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 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 320 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. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati Mistral | 1976 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Maserati | Fiat |
Model | Mistral | 130 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3694 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |