1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 755 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Caprice | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
