2003 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (167 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 318 | Mistral |
Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 315 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |