1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | 130 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |