1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (285 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Camaro | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4295 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 321 HP |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
