1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 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 128 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 440 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | A 310 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
