1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 16 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, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 550 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati Mistral | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Mistral | 936 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3694 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 700 kg |
