1975 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1989 Maserati Shamal is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 3,215 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lamborghini Urraco | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Urraco | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2462 cc | 3215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
