1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Maserati Mistral | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Mistral | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |