1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 15 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 30 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Maserati Shamal | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Shamal | Boxster |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |