1978 Austin Marina vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina 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 262 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 438 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Marina | Shamal |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |