1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1993 Maserati Shamal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 336 kg more than 1993 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1993 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1993 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | LeSabre | Shamal |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |