1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 515 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 1100 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
