1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 44 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 75 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 166 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Mistral | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3240 mm |
