1996 Honda CRX vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 29 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Maserati Mistral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX, 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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | CRX | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
