1973 Bitter CD vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Bitter CD. (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1973 Bitter CD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 484 kg more than 1965 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bitter CD | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Bitter | Maserati |
Model | CD | Mistral |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |