1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1964 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. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Chevrolet Express | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Express | Mistral |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |