1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJR-15 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 3215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |