1979 Maserati Bora vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1979 Maserati Bora is newer by 10 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 4,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Bora weights approximately 175 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.
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1979 Maserati Bora | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | Bora | Mistral |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4897 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |