1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1989 Maserati Shamal is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | Shamal |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 1375 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |