1969 Buick GS vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1992 Maserati Shamal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 310 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | GS | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
