1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral

To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 315 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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Chevrolet Caprice 1967 Maserati Mistral
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model Caprice Mistral
Year Released 1980 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3753 cc 4014 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 363 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2410 mm


 

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