1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1993 Maserati Shamal is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. 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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3481 cc | 3216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
