1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 281 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | Turbo | Mistral |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 363 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 | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |