1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Maserati Mistral | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Mistral | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |