1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 20 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 117 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 422 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Maserati | Lexus |
Model | Shamal | IS |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2731 mm |