1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 15 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, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Noble M14 | |
Make | Maserati | Noble |
Model | Shamal | M14 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3215 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |