2001 BMW M3 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 31 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, 2001 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 285 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M3. (330 Nm). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M3 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M3 | Mistral |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |