1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1965 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1964 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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1964 Maserati Mistral | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Mistral | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3694 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |