1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Maserati Shamal. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati Shamal | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Shamal | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3215 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |