1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Dodge | Maserati |
Model | Aspen | Mistral |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |