1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 340 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 1976 Avanti Avanti 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. 1976 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Mistral | 1976 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Maserati | Avanti |
Model | Mistral | Avanti |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 442 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |