1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 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 132 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1443 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mistral.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Maserati Mistral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Mistral | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
| Model | Mistral | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
