1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 780 kg more than 1964 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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Caprice | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
