2009 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 330 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
