1995 Lamborghini Cala vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini Cala is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Cala weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mistral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. (316 Nm). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lamborghini Cala | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Cala | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
