1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1969 Chevrolet Impala and 1969 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 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 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Impala | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
