1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 15 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 139 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 180 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 | 1979 Buick Century | |
Make | Maserati | Buick |
Model | Mistral | Century |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3694 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 104 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |