1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal 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 45 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 300 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II 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. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Maserati Shamal | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Shamal | Mark II |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |