2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 38 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 73 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 523 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mistral.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | CTS | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
