1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Kingswood | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
