2006 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 346 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Because 1964 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 1964 Maserati Mistral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Civic | Mistral |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 315 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |