1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 16 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 235 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati Shamal | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Shamal | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 445 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
