1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 15 kg more than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | Flaminia | Shamal |
Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |