1991 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Maserati Shamal 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 140 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, 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, 1991 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Maserati Shamal | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Maserati | Mini |
| Model | Shamal | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |
