1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 23 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 146 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 190 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Mistral | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2080 mm |
