1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 22 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 335 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Maserati Shamal | 2012 BMW M3 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Shamal | M3 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |