1990 BMW 316 vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1992 Maserati Shamal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 316 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
