1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 295 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Nova | Mistral |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |