1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 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 125 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Maserati Mistral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Maserati Mistral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Maserati Mistral | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Mistral | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1830 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |