1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 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 202 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 90 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
