1967 Maserati Mistral vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1967 Maserati Mistral is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1967 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Mistral. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1967 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1967 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Maserati Mistral | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mistral | 600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3910 mm |