1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 18 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal. 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, 2008 Maserati Spyder (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati Shamal | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Shamal | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 445 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
