1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 167 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Mistral | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Mistral | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
