1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 75 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Maserati Mistral | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
Model | Mistral | Valiant |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |