1966 Maserati Mistral vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 42 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 275 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, both vehicles can yield 363 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1966 Maserati Mistral | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Mistral | 350Z |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |