1987 Holden Drover vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Drover 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 258 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 410 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Drover | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2520 mm |
