1993 Maserati Shamal vs. 2006 Maybach 57
To start off, 2006 Maybach 57 is newer by 13 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maybach 57 (613 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1993 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1993 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1993 Maserati Shamal. 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, 2006 Maybach 57 (1,357 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 913 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Maserati Shamal. 2006 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1993 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1993 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Maserati Shamal | 2006 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maybach |
| Model | Shamal | 57 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3216 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3400 mm |
