2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 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 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 484 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Lotus | Maserati |
Model | Elise | Mistral |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 325 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 | 756 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |