1992 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 19 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 252 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 600 kg more than 1992 Maserati Shamal.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Maserati Shamal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari.
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1992 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Maserati | Tata |
Model | Shamal | Safari |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |