2007 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1965 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 730 (520 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 730 | Mistral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |