2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S2000 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
