1992 Maserati Shamal vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 15 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 53 more horse power than 2007 BMW 535. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 535 weights approximately 415 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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Shamal. 2007 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1992 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1992 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Maserati Shamal | 2007 BMW 535 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Shamal | 535 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2890 mm |