1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 195 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 395 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Mistral | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Mistral | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
