1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Mistral | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Mistral | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
