1978 BMW 730 vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1978 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 730 | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 730 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1510 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |