2004 Acura NSX vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 35 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 3 more horse power than 2004 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura NSX weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX. 2004 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Acura | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
