2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1439 kg more than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Maserati Mistral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | Mistral |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |