1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 130 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
