2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 41 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | LR3 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
