1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 192 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Camaro | Mistral |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |