1968 Maserati Mistral vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 11 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, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW M1 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Maserati Mistral | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Mistral | M1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
