1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 89 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 70 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | Shamal | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2703 mm |