1993 Maserati Shamal vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 709 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Maserati Shamal | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Shamal | S |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3216 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2029 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3165 mm |