1987 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1987 Honda Civic. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 420 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Civic | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Civic | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
