1991 Maserati Shamal vs. 1969 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1991 Maserati Shamal is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1969 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 Opel Olympia. 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, 1991 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Maserati Shamal | 1969 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Shamal | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
