1982 Cadillac Seville vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1982 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 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 4,079 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1982 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 425 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mistral.
Because 1967 Maserati Mistral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Maserati Mistral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Cadillac Seville. 1982 Cadillac Seville 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. 1982 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Cadillac Seville | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | Seville | Mistral |
Year Released | 1982 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4079 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |