1989 Citroen CX vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1989 Citroen CX and 1989 Maserati Shamal were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,215 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1989 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen CX, 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, 1989 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen CX | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Citroen | Maserati |
Model | CX | Shamal |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |