1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 is newer by 16 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, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Mistral | 936 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 632 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 775 kg |
