1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 1967 NSU Prinz
To start off, 1989 Maserati Shamal is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Prinz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Prinz would be higher. 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 291 more horse power than 1967 NSU Prinz. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Prinz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 755 kg more than 1967 NSU Prinz. 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 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Prinz. (42 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Prinz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati Shamal | 1967 NSU Prinz | |
| Make | Maserati | NSU |
| Model | Shamal | Prinz |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3215 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
