1969 Buick GS vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | GS | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
