1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral 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 146 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Mistral | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Maserati | Rover |
| Model | Mistral | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
