1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 16 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 281 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 505 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati Shamal | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Maserati | Smart |
Model | Shamal | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3215 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1820 mm |