1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Shamal 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 196 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1990 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz G.
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1989 Maserati Shamal | 1990 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Shamal | G |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3215 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |