1966 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1966 Buick Electra and 1966 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,572 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Buick Electra weights approximately 765 kg more than 1966 Maserati Mistral. 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. 1966 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Buick Electra | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Electra | Mistral |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6572 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |