1955 BMW 501 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 BMW 501 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 142 more horse power than 1955 BMW 501. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1955 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 501 weights approximately 80 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.
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1955 BMW 501 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 501 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1345 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |