1994 Marcos Mantara vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Marcos Mantara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1994 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 390 kg more than 1994 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Marcos Mantara | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Marcos | Maserati |
| Model | Mantara | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
