1989 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1989 Infiniti Q45 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Infiniti Q45. (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1989 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
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 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Infiniti Q45. 1989 Infiniti Q45 has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Infiniti Q45 | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
| Model | Q45 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
