1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal. 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, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | Testarossa | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
