1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 34 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 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 715 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 1999 GMC Suburban 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. 1999 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 GMC Suburban | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | GMC | Maserati |
Model | Suburban | Mistral |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7400 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 232 HP |
Torque | 455 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2410 mm |