1991 Maserati Shamal vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Maserati Shamal is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 219 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 325 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Maserati Shamal | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Shamal | Carina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
