1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 Audi RS5
To start off, 2012 Audi RS5 is newer by 23 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi RS5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi RS5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi RS5 weights approximately 430 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.
Because 2012 Audi RS5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi RS5 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi RS5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi RS5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati Shamal | 2012 Audi RS5 | |
| Make | Maserati | Audi |
| Model | Shamal | RS5 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3215 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
