1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6. 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, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | V6 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
