1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 610 kg more than 1965 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Caprice | Mistral |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |