2009 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (253 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 1968 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 1968 Maserati Mistral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, 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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Accord | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
