1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 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 195 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | A 110 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
