1992 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 12 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 199 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
Make | Maserati | Samsung |
Model | Shamal | SM5 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |