1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1970 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 5.8 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |