1975 BMW 320 vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 320 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 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 | 1120 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
