1992 Alpine A 610 vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1992 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpine A 610 | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | A 610 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
