1988 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 Honda NSX. (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 104 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX. 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | NSX | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
