1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 13 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 63 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Monza weights approximately 117 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.
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1964 Maserati Mistral | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Mistral | Monza |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3694 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |