1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 13 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 37 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) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Mistral | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Mistral | Supra |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
