1976 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 9 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 520 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Mistral. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1967 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1967 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Electra | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
