1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 34 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Maserati | Venturi |
| Model | Mistral | 400 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3694 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
