1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 23 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1990 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2012 Kia Venga 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. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Maserati Shamal | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Maserati | Kia |
Model | Shamal | Venga |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1343 kg |