1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1991 Maserati Shamal is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 285 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1991 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Skylark | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 1605 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
