1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1991 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1991 Maserati Shamal is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 105 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 1991 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Bora | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
