1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | Giulietta | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
