1992 BMW 850 vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
