1988 Maserati 228 vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 228 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 69 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Maserati 228. 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 228 | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | 228 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
