1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1989 Maserati Shamal is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 3,215 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 360 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1989 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 1600 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
