1992 Maserati Shamal vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, 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, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Maserati Shamal | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Shamal | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
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 | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |