1992 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 Maserati Shamal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Shamal | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |