1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 153 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
