1993 Maserati Shamal vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,216 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 240 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Maserati Shamal | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Shamal | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3216 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
