1991 Maserati Shamal vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 22 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 83 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 410 kg more than 1991 Maserati Shamal.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1991 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1991 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Maserati Shamal | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Shamal | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2968 mm |