1990 Lexus LS vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1990 Lexus LS and 1990 Maserati Shamal were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 495 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS. 1990 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1990 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1990 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lexus LS | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Lexus | Maserati |
Model | LS | Shamal |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3968 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2520 mm |