1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1954 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1954 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Colorale weights approximately 345 kg more than 1965 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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1965 Maserati Mistral | 1954 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Maserati | Renault |
Model | Mistral | Colorale |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |