1993 BMW 520 vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 520 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 520 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
