1966 Maserati Mistral vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 553 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Mistral. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Mistral | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mistral | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
