1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | Giulia | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
