1984 Honda HP-X vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1984 Honda HP-X is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Honda HP-X.
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. 1984 Honda HP-X has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Honda HP-X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Honda HP-X | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | HP-X | Mistral |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1265 kg |