2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 765 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Caterham | Maserati |
Model | 7 | Mistral |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |