1992 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1998 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Maserati Shamal. 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, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Maserati |
| Model | Diablo | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
