1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega 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 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 1973 Chevrolet Vega 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 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Vega | Mistral |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |