1984 Fiat 126 vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 735 kg more than 1984 Fiat 126. 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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat 126 | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 126 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
