1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 225 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Maserati Mistral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Concerto | Mistral |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |