1993 Maserati Shamal vs. 2002 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Morgan 4 is newer by 9 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 209 more horse power than 2002 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2002 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Maserati Shamal | 2002 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Morgan |
Model | Shamal | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3216 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |