2007 BMW 130 vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 39 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, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (253 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 130 | Mistral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |