1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 29 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 435 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mistral. 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Breyton | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | Breyton | Mistral |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3300 cc | 4014 cc |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 746 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |