1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Kia Amanti is newer by 17 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Amanti weights approximately 504 kg more than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1989 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati Shamal | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Maserati | Kia |
| Model | Shamal | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3215 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
