1959 BMW 600 vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 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 302 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 770 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 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 | 550 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2520 mm |
