1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1989 Maserati Shamal is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 10 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati Shamal | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Shamal | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3215 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
