1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1989 Maserati Shamal and 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 205 more horse power than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 350 kg more than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati Shamal | 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Shamal | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3215 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
