1991 BMW 318 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 26 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 92 more horse power than 1991 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 318.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 318 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |