1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 10 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 33 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (219 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 275 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Maserati Mistral | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mistral | 380 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |