1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Maserati Mistral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | Rally Raid | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
