1968 Maserati Mistral vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 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 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Maserati Mistral | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Mistral | Quest |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3160 mm |
