2007 Honda Civic vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mistral.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Maserati Mistral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Civic | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
