1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 7 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 103 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 256 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | Turbo | Mistral |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |