2004 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 137 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 125 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Maserati Mistral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Maserati Mistral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Civic | Mistral |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |