1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 30 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 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Mistral | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Mistral | Familia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
