1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral 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 124 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 110 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (186 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Maserati Mistral | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mistral | 230.4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |