1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1988 Mazda 929
To start off, 1988 Mazda 929 is newer by 24 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 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mazda 929 weights approximately 105 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 929. (167 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati Mistral | 1988 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Mistral | 929 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3486 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 167 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |