1970 Maserati Mistral vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral 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 35 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 525 weights approximately 455 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Mistral. 2011 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Maserati Mistral | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Mistral | 525 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2968 mm |
