1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Maserati Mistral | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Mistral | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 841 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |