1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Mistral | 320 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
