1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 1 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 95 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
Model | Charger | Mistral |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |