1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick LeSabre. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick LeSabre | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | LeSabre | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
