1994 Maserati Shamal vs. 1969 Simca 1301
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Simca 1301 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 325 kg more than 1969 Simca 1301. 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Maserati Shamal | 1969 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Maserati | Simca |
| Model | Shamal | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
