1992 Maserati Shamal vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 20 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 65 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Maserati Shamal | 2012 BMW 330 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Shamal | 330 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |