1966 Maserati Mistral vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1966 Maserati Mistral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Mistral | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Mistral | 335 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 Weight | 1265 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
