1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 25 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 775 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mistral | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |
