1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 1969 Seat 600
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 600 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1969 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 745 kg more than 1969 Seat 600. 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati Shamal | 1969 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Seat |
| Model | Shamal | 600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 445 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
