2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 836 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Maserati Mistral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Discovery | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
