1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 21 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 110 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5. 2011 Audi Q5 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. 2011 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Maserati | Audi |
Model | Shamal | Q5 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2807 mm |