1967 Alvis TF vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1992 Maserati Shamal is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 234 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Alvis | Maserati |
| Model | TF | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
