1985 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1985 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1985 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 355 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Avanti Avanti. 1985 Avanti Avanti 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. 1985 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Avanti | Maserati |
Model | Avanti | Mistral |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |